Department of Political Science (B.A.)
McClellan (Chair), Ayres, Gottfried, Kelly-Woessner, McDonald, Ozkanca
The Department of Political Science is dedicated to promoting scholarship, leadership and civic involvement. Grounded in the liberal arts, the Political Science major exposes students to the principal subfields of the discipline – American government, comparative government, international relations, political theory, public administration, public policy and research methods – and develops writing, oral expression, analytical and critical thinking skills.
A major in Political Science prepares students for careers in law, public admini-stration, management, campaigns and elections, issue advocacy, communications, the diplomatic corps and many other exciting fields in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Beyond its worth in career terms, the study of politics and government can lead to more effective pursuit of a person’s political interests as a civic responsibility or as an avocation.
Majors Offered
The Department offers a major in Political Science. It also participates in the Social Studies Certification program, the Forestry and Environmental Management major and the Environmental Science major, offering a public policy concentration.
For information about the American University Washington Semester Program or internship opportunities in Harrisburg through the Department’s Capital Semester Internship Program (Political Science 471), students should contact Dr. McClellan.
Majors
